Does anyone have any tricks to removing base gaskets? My engine is black and gasket remover will remove the black finish also.

 

Patience and a plastic scraper. The gasket remover is the same stuff that is sold in gallon cans as paint stripper...

 

These gaskets are so stuck on a razor blade wont even take them off. It just shaves them. I think they are the originals but not sure. They have a bead of blueish...stuff around the center of the gasket. I'm gonna try the plastic scraper but don't hold much hope.

 

I got them off. Thanks for the help. I used a small brush to spread the gasket remover and a plastic scraper. Time consuming but effective. Thanks for the advice.